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EU scientists fight against growing drug market with 'encyclopedia' of legal highs
In partnership with The European Commission
New psychoactive substances (NPS) are designed to mimic the effects of illegal narcotics such as cannabis, cocaine or heroin. Despite this, they are often not illegal and can be cheaply purchased online.
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New risks and opportunities for fishing industry with climate change
In partnership with The European Commission
Researchers are preparing a set of practical recommendations for policymakers and the industry on mitigating climate change effects. They’re also preparing a software tool that helps to manage fish stocks more efficiently.
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EU Labs use groundbreaking "CRMs" to check pesticides in food
In partnership with The European Commission
The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) is developing Certified Reference Materials (a “CRM”) to check pesticides in foods. A CRM is a measurement standard supporting laboratories to check the quality of their measurement methods.
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Europe steps up fight to stop deadly olive tree disease
In partnership with The European Commission
In this episode of Futuris, Euronews' Julian Gomez travels to Italy to look at a European research project that's attempting to find a cure for the deadly olive tree disease Xylella Fastidiosa.